Independence Center Behavioral Health Therapist

Additional Information About the Role

Part-time weekday position!

Join the Independence Center providing in office one to one counseling with individuals with severe mental illness. You will have a supportive department with a family feel.Â

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of counseling and mental health support experience.

Self-starter and ability to navigate and use employee health record software.Â

Schedule

3 days / week Â

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8 : 30 to 4 : 30

Learn more about Independence Center!Â

Independence Center (IC) is an internationally recognized, community-based behavioral health organization for adults in St Louis living with a mental illness.

Our mission is to provide all the services and resources a person living with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life.

 Since 1981, IC has offered a comprehensive system of programs and services including housing, case management, psychiatric care, employment and vocational support, wellness and social opportunities.

 Our programs create a restorative environment that includes the support of others who are in recovery and access to targeted resources that equip them to initiate and sustain the healthy behaviors necessary to live and work independently in the community.

If, like us, you believe that every person has the right to a meaningful, caring and challenging community, Â then we have a career for you at Independence Center.

Overview

BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St.

Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Franï ½ois, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system. Â

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Behavioral Health Therapist works with individuals, families, and groups to address and treat mental & emotional disorders, and to promote optimal mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, and in some cases, family therapy to active clients.
• Updates the treatment plan to reflect therapy goals. Collaborates with other professionals regarding client participation level, progress, and setbacks.
• Completes intakes for individuals requesting services at BJC, assessing their eligibility based on symptomology, treatment history, and current needs.
• Develops and facilitates education for clients.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree
• Social Services / related

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver's License
• LCSW or LPC

Preferred Requirements

Experience

5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC weâ€re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan* / 403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer